samiz as media: November 2014

Friday, 28 November 2014

last lesson i began creating my magazine front cover, after a lesson worth of work, i have managed to complete my front cover.

i have completed the main features name and added it to the front cover along with the features, skyline, price, issue and barcode

started on my front cover by adding text

also began my main features name in illustrator

finished contents page

further development of my contents page.

I began my creating my contents page an this is how far i have progressed.

Illustrator is vector based and is not pixel based. it is better for graphics as it is more flexible and does not distort the image.
it uses layers just like photoshop but make sure to lock it when you are not using it.
selection and direct selection tools are key
fill to fill an object
stroke to add an outline
opacity makes it solid/ see through
selection tool allows you to e.g rotate (just like photoshop)
direct selection creates anchor points and anchor
shapes tool too are very useful
effects e.g blur or 3D
you can import JPEGs and convert to vector using live trace for a stylized look
text tool is used for selection to move, resize or rotate
window- type- character- experiment (manipulate e.g tracking and spacing)
right click text to create outline. this creates anchor points which allows you to isolate and edit smaller parts of text.
pen tool allows you to add to anchor points
to export: file- export- PNG file- select high resolution. make colour transparent.